Your own insurance policy should cover you while driving the rental car, but you should call your insurance agent to be sure that you are covered. The other driver’s insurance company is not required to pay for additional insurance if you choose to purchase it from the car rental company. Do not select this coverage […]
The responsible party has to pay for the reasonably incurred rental cost of a substitute vehicle. Often, there are disputes as to what qualifies as a “substitute” vehicle. Essentially, it should be a vehicle of similar quality, within the confines of what is available for rent.
If you caused the accident, or if there is a dispute over who is to blame, then you must either pay for the rental car yourself or seek coverage under your own insurance policy if rental coverage is available. Many insurance contracts do not provide for rental coverage for their own customers, so you need […]
If your vehicle had damage to it prior to the accident, it can be difficult to determine exactly what portion of the damage was caused by the accident itself. For example, if your car has a mechanical problem, the insurance company may claim that it existed prior to the accident if some evidence indicates that […]
You have the right to demand that only original manufacturer parts be used in the repair, so if your car is a (GM) parts, you should receive genuine Pontiac (GM) parts. Since your car was probably not new at the time of the accident, however, the mechanic may use refurbished or reconditioned parts if it will return […]
Yes. You always have the right to decide who will repair your vehicle, however the cost of the repair is not always determined by the estimate given by the repair facility of your choosing. We highly recommend choosing an independent body shop; not one with direct repair insurance contracts.
If you owe more money on the loan for the car than the fair market value of the car, you are “upside down” on the loan. Unfortunately, if your vehicle is a total loss, the insurance company is not required to pay more money to you simply because you are “upside down” with your car […]
You are entitled to recover the “fair market value” or the “actual cash value” of your vehicle immediately before the accident. Market comparisons and evaluation are often the best means for determining fair value.
This can be a difficult issue. For most people, getting back into their own vehicle, so long as it is safe, it a priority. Normally, the insurance company has the option to either repair or replace your vehicle, depending on whether it costs less to replace your vehicle than to repair it. If this is […]
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